Gerry Thornley: Japan World Cup reminds rugby of its core valuesSouth Africa emerge deserving winners from open tournament made by hosts’ enthusiasmTue Nov 05 2019 - 06:30
South Africa’s Damian de Allende to join Munster next seasonWorld Cup winning centre has agreed a two-year deal with the Irish provinceMon Nov 04 2019 - 15:59
Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournamentPlayers from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South AfricaMon Nov 04 2019 - 13:29
South African victory a cocktail of hope and unity – with a twist of IrishFelix Jones is a part of a Springboks coaching ticket fine-tuned in MunsterMon Nov 04 2019 - 06:00
Five things we learned from the Rugby World Cup finalManner of South Africa’s win showed some of game's basics remain the sameMon Nov 04 2019 - 06:00
Dream turns to reality for Mapimpi and South AfricaWinger from a township in the rural Eastern Cape becomes first South African to score a try in a World Cup finalMon Nov 04 2019 - 01:00
Ireland to play Japan in Dublin in November 2020Brave Blossoms added to autumn Test itinerary along with Australia and South AfricaSun Nov 03 2019 - 10:02
Siya Kolisi: ‘We can achieve anything if we work together’Springbok captain says Rugby World Cup win can help country overcome challengesSat Nov 02 2019 - 13:50
England wilt when it matters as Springboks conquer the worldRassie Erasmus’s side utterly dominant as they secure a third Rugby World Cup titleSat Nov 02 2019 - 11:49
Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley's best and worst moments, top five tries and moreJapan’s high-tempo rugby was thrilling while Ireland’s exit was low point of tournamentSat Nov 02 2019 - 08:00
Farewells aplenty as New Zealand overrun Wales to claim third spotAll Blacks run in six tries as Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland leave their postsFri Nov 01 2019 - 15:45
England’s Itoje has it all, a wrecking ball with lightning pace‘Playing rugby was a privilege that could be withdrawn if my grades dropped’Fri Nov 01 2019 - 06:00
Eddie Jones has England primed and ready for finale with SpringboksGerry Thorney: England can match the Boks’ power game, allowing them to play their gameFri Nov 01 2019 - 06:00
Cheslin Kolbe returns for South Africa to face EnglandStar winger will start in Yokohama as coach Rassie Erasmus largely sticks to his gunsThu Oct 31 2019 - 06:54
England stick with tried and trusted for final showdownKyle Sinckler passed fit to play as Eddie Jones goes with same side that beat All BlacksThu Oct 31 2019 - 06:28
Farrell’s cool hand guiding England towards ultimate prizeHooker George says squad taking their cue from their inspirational captainWed Oct 30 2019 - 22:00
All change for Wales and All Blacks in game of farewellsWarren Gatland will take charge of his last game among a host of player retirementsWed Oct 30 2019 - 12:30
Justin Marshall: Ireland’s great gameplan became predictableFormer All Black says he never saw evolution during build-up or pool stagesWed Oct 30 2019 - 01:00
Mitchell: England and South Africa are the ‘two most powerful teams’England defence coach believes his side’s patience will prove crucial in World Cup finalTue Oct 29 2019 - 22:00
England braced for South Africa’s physical onslaughtDefence coach John Mitchell says final will be meeting of world’s two most powerful sidesTue Oct 29 2019 - 08:26
Gerry Thornley: England set to be worthiest World Cup winnersBeating southern hemisphere’s big four to lift the trophy would be an unparalled featTue Oct 29 2019 - 07:36
‘If South Africa win with Siya Kolisi as captain, it'll be monumental’Springboks’ first black captain has been an inspiration to the team and countryTue Oct 29 2019 - 05:00
Brian O’Driscoll: ‘We got a lesson in how to play knock-out rugby’Rethink needed on system and sharper focus on grassroots, former Ireland captainTue Oct 29 2019 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup: England on the verge of greatest triumphEddie Jones’s men look to complete quartet of wins against southern hemisphere big fourMon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00
It’ll be all black for a while but New Zealand will rise againSteve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to EnglandMon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00
England keep their feet on the ground and their eyes on the prizeWith All Blacks beaten, Eddie Jones knows they have to hit heights one more timeSun Oct 27 2019 - 22:00
South Africa muscle past Wales to tee-up final against EnglandRassie Erasmus’s Springboks break Welsh hearts as they take a physical last four tieSun Oct 27 2019 - 13:28
Steve Hansen hits back at suggestions New Zealand lacked hungerCoach says there’s no shame losing to a team like England who were better on the nightSat Oct 26 2019 - 16:22
Eddie Jones staying calm after England down ‘rugby Gods’ New ZealandAustralian praises his side after they secure a victory two-and-a-half years in the makingSat Oct 26 2019 - 15:09
How 1995 remains a key part of the Springbok spiritHeroics on home soil helped to heal some of the country’s apartheid woundsSat Oct 26 2019 - 14:00
England deliver performance of a lifetime to dethrone All BlacksMaro Itoje inspires his side to a famous victory and a place in the World Cup finalSat Oct 26 2019 - 12:56
Springboks' power game looks like too much for Wales to handleWarren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South AfricaSat Oct 26 2019 - 07:00
Rugby World Cup: Final four set to make a splash as rain returns in forceTokyo witnessed a downpour that never relented on Friday ahead of the semi-finalsFri Oct 25 2019 - 19:25
New Zealand have what it takes to survive epic clash with EnglandEngland will ask big questions but All Blacks execute under pressure better than anyoneFri Oct 25 2019 - 06:00
Erasmus and Nienaber: Golden partnership forged in the crucible of Munster rugbySpringboks’ head coach says his two years in the Irish system made him a better coachFri Oct 25 2019 - 06:00
Beauden Barrett enjoying family comforts in World Cup pressure cookerNew Zealand fullback shared some wisdom with Rory McIlroy on Wednesday eveningThu Oct 24 2019 - 11:19
Rugby World Cup: Hansen laughs off Jones’ spying claimsAll Blacks make just one change as Sam Cane moves to bench while Scott Barrett comes inThu Oct 24 2019 - 06:14
Gerry Thornley: Criticising Schmidt is certainly not Nacewa’s greatest moveLeinster legend’s critique of Schmidt on podcast will cut coach to the quickThu Oct 24 2019 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Smaller players make giant leaps in a tournament of behemothsSouth Africa’s Faf de Klerk one of the players showing that size is of little matterWed Oct 23 2019 - 19:51
Isa Nacewa: Ireland became too ‘conservative’ after Six Nations‘It was eye-opening how far off the pace they were in that first game against England’Wed Oct 23 2019 - 12:12
England defence coach John Mitchell sees no benefit in spyingFormer All Blacks boss says game is too unstructured to benefit from surveillanceTue Oct 22 2019 - 22:00
Steve Hansen taking in all in his stride ahead of England showdownAll Blacks coach remains quiet on whether he will engage in any mind games with Eddie JonesTue Oct 22 2019 - 17:00
Eddie Jones calm ahead of an All Blacks Test to define his tenureEngland coach laughs off spying claims and insists his side have got nothing to loseTue Oct 22 2019 - 10:12
All Blacks out to avenge Black Caps’ Lord’s defeat against EnglandCricket World Cup final ended in a tie but Saturday’s RWC semi less likely to do soTue Oct 22 2019 - 08:02
Gerry Thornley: Long-term planning won't be a luxury for Andy FarrellFor all the talk of building toward 2023, now more than ever rugby is a results businessTue Oct 22 2019 - 05:45
Sam Cane and company have England in their sightsThe battle of the back rows looks likely to be hugely significant in Saturday’s semi-finalTue Oct 22 2019 - 01:00
Ireland poked the All Blacks bear and were made to pay dearlyChastening day for Irish rugby as back-to-back world champions run riotMon Oct 21 2019 - 06:30
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt’s sad final chapter tarnishes his reign but legacy will endureThe win over the All Blacks in 2018 can now be seen for what it is: this side’s Icarus momentMon Oct 21 2019 - 05:00
Major rebuilding job for Ireland looms in aftermath of Rugby World Cup failureError-strewn display against All Blacks a chastening end to an underperforming yearMon Oct 21 2019 - 01:01
Rory Best reaches the end of a long road‘I’m really upset with the thought I’ll never pull on a green jersey again,’ says retiring captainSat Oct 19 2019 - 18:00
